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microfarmproject

Kari Spencer is a Master Gardener volunteer and a popular local gardening & homesteading speaker. She teaches a sustainability and permaculture course in the Urban Farming department at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Her family operates The Micro Farm Project, a tiny urban farm where gardens and livestock animals provide her family with fun and food. She loves to experiment with new ways to create a more self-reliant and sustainable lifestyle, and invites others to join her on the journey.

Soil building is a key component to growing healthy food. When garden soil is healthy, the plants will be, too. Though there are many techniques for maintaining healthy soil, the home gardener should start with one simple practice: composting. ...

Do you remember Pinky Tuscadero from the hit television show "Happy Days?" As a kid, she was one of my favorite characters, with her bright pink jacket and sassy attitude. So when one of my favorite growers arrived at the nursery for our weekly...

We have all experienced the misery of the common cold and flu. And once you have contracted one of these common ailments, there is no known cure, other than the amazing action of our own immune systems. However, nature has provided us with an array...

Corn found in the market is typically yellow or white, with the exception of ornamental corn sold in the fall for decorating. It may be surprising to discover that corn varieties come in all colors. Check out this informational guide on the amazing glass gem corn!

The Christmas Lima Bean, originally from Peru, dates back to the 1840s when it was highly popular in the southwestern region of the US for its ease of growth, abundant production, and storage capabilities. The bean, which is sometimes called a...

Who can resist creamy fudge during the holidays! For those with gluten or lactose, however, enjoying fudge now can mean gastric distress later. Gluten free fudge is easy to make, and comes out creamy and delicious every time. I have included options...

What could be nicer than colorful blooms in the dead of winter? Many bulbs can be forced to grow indoors when it is cold outside. The key is to trick the bulbs into thinking that winter has passed and spring has arrived. Tulips are one of the...

Several years ago, we had the good fortune of being temporarily broke during the holiday season. We asked our children to make a decision: would they prefer to have presents on Christmas morning or traditional Norwegian food on Christmas Eve? It...

Ginger ale is so delicious and refreshing. It works miracles against nausea and stomach upset, and is also beneficial in fighting colds and flu. Studies show that ginger is effective in reducing morning sickness and motion sickness, and may also...

Rosemary focaccia is as lovely as it is delicious, and it makes the kitchen smell heavenly. This bread compliments soups and Italian dishes. The recipe is simple, and can easily be doubled (freeze the extra loaf for another day.) For this recipe, I...

Do you love CPK as much as I do? When I was expecting my second child, I couldn't get enough of their thin crust pizzas and would have visited CPK every day if we could have afforded it. To satisfy my cravings without breaking the budget, I learned...